Project Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction

Metric Geo; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a Project Engineer in Columbus, OH to support heavy civil/DOT construction initiatives. The role focuses on planning, delivery, and coordination across field teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Ideal candidates bring project engineering experience in heavy civil, exposure to highway/bridge projects, and DOT experience is preferred. The position integrates safety, quality, and regulatory compliance into daily project execution.

Qualifications

• Project Engineering experience within heavy civil construction.
• Exposure to highway, bridge, earthwork, or underground utility projects.
• ODOT or DOT project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with the planning and delivery of heavy civil projects.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Assist with scheduling, quantity tracking, cost control, and progress reporting.
• Coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure work complies with project specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.

Skills

Heavy civil construction

RFI management

Submittals

Scheduling

Cost control

Job description

Project Engineer - Heavy Civil/DOT Construction - Columbus, OH

Metric Geo is confidentially partnered with a leading heavy civil contractor looking to add a Project Engineer to its team in Columbus.

The focus is on candidates with experience across heavy highway, bridge construction, earthwork, and underground utilities, ideally with exposure to ODOT and other large & complex public projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with the planning and delivery of heavy civil projects.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Assist with scheduling, quantity tracking, cost control, and progress reporting.
• Coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure work complies with project specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.

Ideal Background

• Project Engineering experience within heavy civil construction.
• Exposure to highway, bridge, earthwork, or underground utility projects.
• ODOT or DOT project experience preferred.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.